1. General - Importance of livestock in Agriculture. Biological relationship between soil, plant and animal. Mixed farming, Livestock and milk production statistics with special reference to Madhya Pradesh.

2. Genetics and Animal Breeding - Element of genetics and breeding as applied to improvements of livestock. Breeds of indigenous and exotic cattle, buffaloes, goats, sheep, pigs and poultry and their potential for milk, eggs ,meat and wool production .Live stock improvements in Madhya Pradesh Artificial insemination and its role in speedy improvement of livestock.3. Nutrition - Classification of animal feeds. Feeding Standards, Computation of ration. Commercial feeds. Conservation of fodder. Nutritional disorders.